How to Roast Spaghetti Squash at 400 Degrees
Roasting spaghetti squash is simple and makes a perfect side for Thanksgiving and Christmas! It brings out the sweet, nutty flavor of this big, oval squash. With its long, spaghetti-like strands, you get both nutrition and fun in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- coarse salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack set in the center of the oven. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the squash on a cutting board. With a sharp chef’s knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the spaghetti squash seeds and fibers around them.
- Season the cut squash halves with a little olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side down on the parchment paper. Pierce the skin of the squash with the tines of a fork several times.
- Roast for 30 minutes until fork tender and golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and with a fork, shred the squash into strands.
- Remove to a serving bowl. Season as desired.
Notes
If the squash is too hard to cut in half, pierce it with a fork all over and microwave on high for five minutes. This should soften it enough to be able to cut it.
Italian seasonings include salt, butter, parsley or pasta sauce, grated Locatelli, or grated Parmesan cheese.
For a Thanksgiving side dish, you can dress your squash with brown butter, raisins, and a little cinnamon sugar. Your gluten-free relatives will thank you!
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze leftovers in freezer-safe bags for up to two months.
Nutrition
Calories: 105.8kcalCarbohydrates: 16.7gProtein: 1.5gTotal Fat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 41.1mgPotassium: 260.7mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 13.1g
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